Yuta (Japanese singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yuta
Yuta in October 2023
Born	Yuta Nakamoto (1995-10-26) October 26, 1995 (age 30) Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Occupation	Singer songwriter actor dancer radio host
Musical career
Genres	K-pop rock
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2013–present
Labels	SM Avex Trax Capitol
Japanese name
Kanji	中本悠太
Transcriptions Romanization Nakamoto Yūta
Korean name
Hangul	나 유타
Transcriptions Revised Romanization Na Yuta McCune–Reischauer Na Yut'a
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Yuta Nakamoto (中本悠太, Nakamoto Yūta, born October 26, 1995), known professionally as Yuta (Korean: 유타, Japanese: ユウタ), is a talented Japanese singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and radio host. He is based in South Korea and is a member of the popular K-pop group NCT. Yuta first joined NCT's sub-unit NCT 127 in 2016 and later joined NCT U in 2020. He also started his solo music career on October 3, 2024, with his first mini-album, called an extended play (EP), titled Depth.

Yuta's Early Life and Dreams

Yuta was born on October 26, 1995, in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan. He grew up with an older sister and a younger sister. From the age of five until he was 16, Yuta loved playing soccer. He even dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player! However, he later decided to follow a different path and pursue a career as a K-pop idol. He finished his high school education at Yashima Gakuen University International High School.

Yuta's Journey to Becoming an Idol

Starting His Career: 2011–2015

Yuta performing at SMTown Live World Tour IV in 2014

Yuta became interested in becoming an idol in 2011 after watching the famous group TVXQ on television. Even though he had no experience in singing or dancing, he bravely attended many auditions. In 2012, he tried out for SM Entertainment's first global audition. This was a huge event, and Yuta was one of only three people out of 10,000 to pass! He was just 16 years old at the time.

In December 2013, Yuta was introduced as a member of SM Rookies. This was a special team for trainees (young artists in training) at SM Entertainment who were preparing for their debut. As part of SM Rookies, Yuta appeared on a TV show called Exo 90:2014 in 2014. On the show, he danced to K-pop songs from the 1990s. In 2015, he also represented Japan on a show called Abnormal Summit, where people from different countries discussed Korean culture. He left the show to focus on his upcoming debut.

Debuting with NCT 127: 2016–2019

Before his official debut, Yuta starred in the first two seasons of NCT's reality show, NCT Life. These shows gave fans a peek into the members' lives and their pre-debut concert in Thailand.

On July 2, 2016, Yuta was announced as a member of NCT 127. This is a sub-unit of the larger group NCT. He officially debuted with NCT 127 when they released their first single, "Fire Truck," on July 6, 2016. A few days later, they released their first mini-album, NCT #127.

Yuta also appeared on the TV show Idol Party from late 2016 to early 2017. In 2019, he helped host a special episode of the 2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships, a fun event where idols compete in sports.

New Ventures: NCT 2020, Radio, and Acting

Yuta at SBS Radio on October 27, 2021

In September 2020, NCT released their second studio album, NCT 2020 Resonance, which had two parts. Yuta was featured on several songs from this album.

In November 2020, Yuta started hosting his own weekly radio program called NCT 127 no: ユウタの YUTA at Home on InterFM897 in Japan. The show was very popular and was later made into a regular program in March 2021.

Since 2021, Yuta has appeared in many Japanese magazines like Vogue Japan, GQ Japan, and Elle Japan. He also made his acting debut in September 2022 in the film High&Low The Worst X (Cross). In October 2022, Forbes Japan recognized Yuta on their 30 Under 30 list, highlighting his achievements. In March 2023, it was announced that he was cast in the live-action TV show Play It Cool, Guys, which began airing on April 14.

Solo Music and Performances: 2024–Present

On August 5, 2024, it was announced that Yuta would release his first solo mini-album, Depth. The EP became available for digital download on October 3, and the music video for its main song, "Off the Mask," was also released that day.

Yuta started his debut showcase tour, "Hope," on October 5, 2024, in Fukuoka. He performed in five cities across Japan, finishing the tour in his hometown of Kadoma on October 27. To celebrate his solo debut, his photobook Now was released on October 17, 2024.

Yuta released his first Japanese single, "Twisted Paradise," on May 14, 2025. In 2026, Yuta performed the song "Play Back," which was used as the second opening theme for the TV show Kamen Rider Zeztz.

Yuta's Music (Discography)

Here is a list of Yuta's studio albums, mini-albums (EPs), and singles.

Studio Albums

Extended Plays

Singles

Yuta's Acting Roles (Filmography)

Yuta has appeared in films and television shows.

Films

Television Series

Television Shows

Radio